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2 high-speed trains collide in Spain, 21 dead

2 high-speed trains collide in Spain, 21 dead

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Witnesses said the impact felt like an earthquake, while passengers were forced to break windows to escape, resulting in multiple injuries caused by cuts. Several passengers also reported smoke inside the trains and sought medical assistance, Euro News reported.

Nadal wins Spain's top sporting honour

Nadal wins Spain's top sporting honour

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

He received the honour from Diaz Ayuso, the President of the Community of Madrid.

PHOTOS: La Liga champs Real Madrid felicitated by local government offices

PHOTOS: La Liga champs Real Madrid felicitated by local government offices

Rediff.com23 May 2017

After taking home their first La Liga trophy in five years, Sergio Ramos, Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. took their celebrations from streets in CelebesPlaza to the Town Hall.

Organisers told not to hold Madrid Open amid surge in COVID-19 cases

Organisers told not to hold Madrid Open amid surge in COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

The Madrid Open, which was rescheduled to take place from Sept. 12-20 and features both men's and women's events, is an important tournament for the players to prepare for the French Open which now begins on Sept. 27.

Madrid says economic crisis ending, can afford 2020 Games

Madrid says economic crisis ending, can afford 2020 Games

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Madrid's Olympic bid team said on Wednesday that Spain's debilitating economic crisis is ending and the country will have no problem covering investments and rallying support at home to host the 2020 games.